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Crossroads + Catalysts: Leadership & Career Strategy for Directors and Managers

Crossroads + Catalysts: Leadership & Career Strategy for Directors and ManagersFeeling stuck in your career? Passed over for promotion? Struggling with leadership challenges that no one prepared you for? You're not alone—and you don't have to navigate these crossroads by yourself.Crossroads & Catalysts is the executive leadership podcast for directors, senior managers, and ambitious professionals ready to advance their careers with strategic clarity and confidence. Hosted by Shenita

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22:49

Did Your 'Authenticity' Just Cost You a Promotion?

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2025/11/17

Did Your 'Authenticity' Just Cost You a Promotion? Are you using authenticity as an excuse for unprofessional behavior? For managers and leaders building leadership skills and executive presence, understanding the difference between authentic leadership and unprofessional conduct is critical for career advancement and leadership development. Authenticity has become the workplace buzzword everyone loves—until someone uses it to justify rudeness, emotional dumping, or lack of professional

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21:57

Is Your Workplace Toxic or Are You Being Too...

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2025/11/10

Is Your Workplace Toxic or Are You Being Too Sensitive? Here's How to TellIs your workplace culture deteriorating and destroying team performance? Toxic workplace environments kill productivity, drive away top talent, and damage leadership credibility. For managers navigating toxic culture and building leadership skills in difficult environments, knowing how to recognize and address workplace toxicity is essential for career advancement. In this executive brief, discover the five warning signs

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Ep. 36 How to Give Feedback That Actually Changes...

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2025/11/03

How to Give Feedback That Actually Changes Behavior: The Leadership Communication Skill Most Leaders MissYou've given the same feedback three times, and nothing's changed. The problem isn't your team—it's your feedback. In this executive brief, discover the proven framework for giving feedback that actually drives behavior change, why most leadership feedback fails, and how to communicate with clarity that sticks. Learn the specific communication techniques that separate effective

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Ep. 35 Concise Leadership Communication: How to Stop...

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2025/10/27

Concise Leadership Communication: How to Stop Talking So Much and Get to the PointDo people's eyes glaze over when you start talking? Are your team meetings running long because you can't communicate concisely? Long-winded communication is destroying your leadership credibility and executive presence faster than you realize. Concise communication isn't just a nice-to-have skill—it's an essential leadership competency that separates effective leaders from those who ramble. In this

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Ep. 34 The 5 Enemies of Effective Leadership (and How...

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2025/10/20

The 5 Enemies of Effective Leadership (and How to Defeat Them)Working hard as a leader but not getting the results or respect you deserve? Five internal enemies are quietly sabotaging your leadership effectiveness—and most leaders don't even realize they're losing the battle. In this executive brief, discover the five biggest threats to leadership success: indecisiveness, ego, ineffective communication, lack of awareness, and avoidance of conflict. Learn why these leadership mistakes destroy

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Ep. 33 Strategic Networking for Career Advancement:...

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2025/10/13

Strategic Networking for Career Advancement: How to Build the Right ConnectionsTired of hearing "it's who you know" and feeling like you're at a disadvantage? Strategic networking isn't about luck, privilege, or being naturally social—it's a learnable leadership skill that everyday professionals can master. In this executive brief, discover how to build strategic professional relationships that accelerate career advancement and leadership development, even if you don't

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Ep. 32 Wait, I'm THE Person? Embracing the Weight of...

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2025/10/06

The moment you realize you're no longer seeking answers but expected to provide them changes everything. In this executive brief, discover how to navigate the psychological transition from team member to leader, manager to director, or director to executive. Learn why the weight of leadership feels heavier than the prestige of the title, and how to embrace responsibility without pretending you have all the answers. Explore the three common responses to leadership transitions—and why only one

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Ep. 31 3 Self-Advocacy Skills Every Leader Needs

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2025/09/29

3 Self-Advocacy Skills Every Leader NeedsTired of being passed over for promotions while less qualified colleagues advance? The most talented leaders don't always get promoted—the most visible ones do. In this executive brief, discover the three essential self-advocacy skills that separate leaders who get recognized from those who get overlooked. Learn how to own your wins without sounding boastful, request strategic feedback that positions you for advancement, and pursue stretch opportunities

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Ep. 30 When Being Likeable Isn't Enough: The...

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2025/09/22

Are you the friendly leader your team works around instead of with? Many directors and managers excel at building relationships but struggle with the operational side of leadership—making decisions, solving problems, and driving results. In this executive brief, discover why being likeable without being effective creates a career ceiling, the three critical gaps that separate relationship builders from complete leaders, and a strategic framework for developing your operational leadership skills

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Ep. 29 Why Leaders Avoid Conflict—And How It's...

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2025/09/15

Conflict avoidance is killing director and executive level careers, yet most leaders continue to dodge difficult conversations about performance issues and team problems. In this executive brief, discover why smart leaders avoid necessary conflicts, the hidden costs to your credibility and career advancement, and a strategic framework for addressing performance issues with confidence. Learn the three choices every leader faces when dealing with underperformers, plus immediate actions you can take in

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Ep. 28 Breaking the Burnout Performance: Stop Making...

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2025/09/08

Burnout is not the same as overwork — and ignoring the signs can damage your leadership, career growth, and well-being. In this episode of Crossroads and Catalysts, I share how to recognize the real signs of burnout, why exhaustion has become a dangerous performance style, and how the “martyrdom complex” keeps professionals from setting healthy boundaries. Ep. 18 Overwork Share your thoughts and stories: Connect@crossroadsandcatalysts.com Join my waitlist for future email updates: The Crossroads

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Ep. 27 Want to be a leader? Cultivate Awareness,...

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2025/09/01

Want to be a leader who makes an impact? In this follow-up to one of my most popular episodes, we dig deeper into three powerful traits every leader needs: awareness, accountability, and resolve. Awareness helps you see the bigger picture, accountability builds trust, and resolve ensures you face challenges head-on instead of avoiding them. Together, these qualities form the foundation of strong, effective leadership. If you’re ready to grow beyond the basics and lead with confidence, this episode

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Ep. 26 The Problem with Consensus Leadership

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2025/08/25

Discover why consensus leadership might be holding your team back. In this episode, we explore the hidden costs of trying to get everyone to agree on every decision, from decision paralysis to accountability gaps. Learn when consensus works, when it doesn't, and practical alternatives that still honor your team's input while driving results. Perfect for managers, team leaders, and anyone navigating group decision-making in today's collaborative workplace. Get actionable strategies to

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Ep.25 When Leaders Abuse Their Power: Lessons from...

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2025/08/18

What happens when leaders cross ethical lines? The recent Coldplay concert scandal involving a tech CEO and HR officer exposes dangerous power dynamics that exist in workplaces everywhere.In this episode, learn how power imbalances create vulnerable situations for employees, why 'consent' gets complicated when your boss is involved, and the red flags every professional should recognize. Discover how organizations can prevent power abuse, protect employees from exploitation, and create

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Ep. 24 Does How You Look Matter at Work?

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2025/08/11

Wondering if professional appearance still matters in today's workplace? The truth is, what you wear shouldn't matter—but it absolutely does, especially early in your career.In this episode, discover how your appearance, body language, tone of voice, and overall professional presence impact your career advancement. From job interviews to workplace promotions, learn why first impressions happen before you even speak and how to align your presentation with your career goals.Whether you're

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Ep. 23 Why New Hires Quit. A Leadership Problem

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2025/08/04

You just welcomed someone to the team—and before month one ended, they quit. Or worse—several did.If you're tired of losing new hires, don’t blame the candidate. Ask a tougher question: What’s missing in leadership? In this episode of Crossroads + Catalysts, we unpack how managerial blind spots and misaligned expectations contribute to early turnover, especially within the first 30 to 90 days—when most new hires are deciding whether to stay or go.Check out the employee side of the

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Ep. 22 How to Say No to Your Boss

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2025/07/28

Struggling to say no to your boss without damaging your career? You're not alone. Many employees worry that setting boundaries at work will hurt their job security or advancement opportunities. In this episode, learn practical strategies for respectfully declining unreasonable requests, setting healthy workplace boundaries, and protecting your time without jeopardizing your position. Discover how to navigate difficult conversations with your manager, when it's appropriate to push back on

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Ep. 21 Should I Quit My New Job? How to Decide When...

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2025/07/21

You landed the job—but now you're wondering if it was a mistake. In this episode of Crossroads and Catalysts, Shenita B. tackles the quiet regret that can creep in after starting a new role. If you're feeling disappointed, disconnected, or disillusioned in your first few weeks, you're not alone—and you're not stuck.Tune in to hear:Why new job regret happens more often than people admitFour practical steps to evaluate whether to stay or goHow to balance emotion with long-term

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Ep. 20 Are You Really Ready for That Promotion? 5...

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2025/07/14

Are you really ready for a promotion—or just hoping to be seen?Getting passed over can feel like a punch to the gut. But before you spiral or assume it’s all politics, there’s a better question to ask:If a hiring manager studied how you’ve led your own career, would they trust you to lead theirs?In this episode, Shenita B. helps you shift from hurt to strategy with 5 key actions that move you from overlooked to intentional. Whether you’ve just been passed over or you’re positioning yourself for the

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Ep.19 Staying Relevant in an AI-Driven Workforce

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2025/07/07

AI is transforming the workforce faster than most people realize—and your job might be next. But here's the truth: those who stay adaptable, curious, and intentional will thrive.In this episode of Crossroads and Catalysts, Shenita B. explores what it means to future-proof your career in the age of automation and AI. Whether you're a leader, mid-level professional, or just starting out, this episode will give you practical steps to stay ahead of the curve.In this episode, you’ll learn:4

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